Recipient

Emily Ashton
First-Year Student, Undergraduate Student

Project

Emily Ashton

2017
Addressing Mental Health Challenges Among Adolescents in Guanajuato, Mexico

Elizabeth Byrum, Marci Morgenlander, Stephanie Jensen, and Emily Ashton will travel to Guanajuato, Mexico to conduct research on the mental health of local adolescents, with a specific focus on chronic stress and self-harming behaviors. The team will assess how adolescents experience stress, implement a stress-reduction program, and provide recommendations for long-term mental health support.

Location

Guanajuato, Mexico